Event Brief
US walks back green card overseas application rule
Filed: May 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: DHS told the New York Times the overseas green card application rule would be applied case-by-case, not required for all.
WHO: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
WHAT: DHS said the announced requirement for non-citizens to return home to apply for green cards would be handled case-by-case.
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: DHS said the prior policy announcement was not a requirement for all applicants and would be implemented case-by-case.
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